Congratulations to the newly admitted Boston University class of 2016! I write to you as a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, a proud Terrier, and a humble Culture Shock writer. It wasn’t too long ago that I witnessed the gleaming parade of facebook statuses announcing acceptance into the next BU class. Friends from home excitedly exclaimed, “Got into BU! woooOOOooooOOOoo!!!” and “boston university here i come.”

Now it is time for the big decision. Visit campus, take a tour, talk to students, talk to your mom, talk to your dog, and check out our blog! BU Culture Shock is the official blog of the Howard Thurman Center, a multicultural center at BU. You’ll catch a glimpse of life at BU through the thoughts, dreams, stories, and passions of students here. Just click on the hyperlinks and explore BU!

Evan is a Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences (2014). He is studying biology and anything else he can get his hands on. Evan is interested in urban ecology, environmental education, and food justice. In his spare time, Evan enjoys making music, checking his email, and running. Evan hails from Yorktown, New York.